Signature event
AVPN Global Conference 2026
25 - 27 August 2026
Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, India
Shape Asia's Social Investment Landscape
A Blueprint for Action in Asia
Asia’s largest gathering of social investors and impact leaders comes to New Delhi, India. The AVPN Global Conference 2026 brings together the region’s most influential funders, investors, policymakers and changemakers to shape practical and scalable pathways for inclusive growth. Through rich dialogue, curated sessions and deep engagement across stakeholder groups, delegates will engage with actionable insights, practical blueprints and concrete opportunities for investment and partnership.
Under the theme A Blueprint for Action in Asia, the Conference shifts the focus from why leadership matters to how it happens, through collaboration, capital mobilisation and innovative finance that unlocks opportunity across communities and markets.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
What You Can Expect
2,000+ Global Delegates. 100+ Expert Sessions. 1 Unified Blueprint.
25 August – Asian Leadership in Action
Engage with policymakers and cross-sector innovators driving inclusive growth, sustainable development, and impact-friendly ecosystems across Asia.
26 August – Philanthropy
Unlock Asia’s growing private wealth and next-gen leadership to build a blueprint for more strategic, collaborative, and impactful giving.
27 August – Impact Investing
Showcase your leadership in catalytic capital and blended finance to mobilise private markets for sustainable impact.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Experience unparalleled networking and collaboration across a diverse network of governments, capital providers and social investors.
THEMES
Thematic Tracks
The Conference will cover 12 interconnected tracks reflecting the key levers and priorities shaping Asia’s impact landscape.
Philanthropy
Impact Investing
Corporate Giving
Blended Finance
Cross-Sector Partnerships
Asian Leadership in Action
AI for Good
Impact Measurement & Management
Health Impact
Gender Equity
Climate Action
Faith & Giving
SPEAKERS
Conference Speakers
Meet the seasoned speakers shaping the AVPN Global Conference 2026 agenda.
The speakers are accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice. Please check back regularly for updates.
Ajay Piramal
Chairman,
Piramal Group
Boon Heong Ng
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Temasek Foundation
Prof. Larry Kramer
President & Vice-chancellor,
London School of Economics & Political Science
AGENDA
Conference Agenda
The agenda is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice. Please check back regularly for updates.
25 August 2026
PLENARY & KEYNOTES |
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Opening Keynote: Asia’s Blueprint for Action |
From Ambition to Action: Asia’s Path to Inclusive Growth |
The Roadmap to Viksit Bharat@2047: India Spotlight |
Capital, Reimagined: Innovative Finance for Public Good |
Innovation Unlocked: Designing Digital Systems for Scale |
The Purpose Dividend: Why Impact is Good Business |
Asia Rising: SDG Leadership Beyond 2030 |
PM PLENARY |
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The Impact Trifecta: Leveraging National, Regional and International Collaboration |
Pandemic Proof: Strengthening Preparedness for the Next Generation |
Financing the Oceans as Asia’s Growth Frontier |
Policy for Equity: Building Gender-Responsive Systems |
BREAKOUTS & WORKSHOPS |
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Inside the Digital Stack: Designing for Scale and Interoperability |
Designing Nudges for Better Policy and Practice |
Data as Impact: Building Shared Measurement Systems |
Innovation for Urban Equity in Asia |
Engineering the Net-Zero Value Chain |
Partnerships, Purpose, and the Pursuit of Scale |
Accelerating India’s Clean Growth Journey |
Collaborating for Humanitarian Action in Asia |
Scaling Impact Through Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
Unlocking Economic Growth Through Youth Empowerment |
Nutrition as the Foundation of Health Equity |
26 August 2026
PLENARY & KEYNOTES |
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The Giving Century – Asia’s Philanthropy Revolution |
Driving Transformative Impact Across Asia |
Why Philanthropy Must Challenge the Status Quo |
Big Bets: Rewiring Capital for the Next Billion |
The Legacy Shift: Reimagining Generational Giving |
Stewardship at Scale: Philanthropy’s Role in Shared Outcome Creation |
Igniting Asia’s Innovation Engine: Philanthropy as Risk Capital |
ONE ASIA STAGE |
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Solving Wicked Problems Through Capital, Policy and Partnerships |
The Power of Local: Rising Diaspora Philanthropy |
Integrating People and Nature: A Grassroots Lens on Investment Portfolios |
Care as Capital: Financing Mental Wellbeing |
BREAKOUTS & WORKSHOPS |
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The Commons Reclaimed: Community Ownership Models in Asia |
The New Philanthropy Playbook: From Grants to Innovative Finance |
Parametric Insurance 2.0: Innovations for Climate & Pandemic Risk |
Cracking the Invisible: Innovations Emerging for Rare Diseases |
Unlocking MSME Productivity and Inclusion in AI |
Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Intermediaries for Inclusive Finance |
Building Climate-Resilient Livelihoods for Women in Asia |
Embracing Failure to Ignite Innovation in Philanthropy |
Unlocking Power: Investing in Women’s Leadership |
Women’s Economic Empowerment Driving Lasting Community Impact |
SDG Integration: Maximising Value through the ISO 53001 Framework |
The Investment Case for Just Energy Transitions in Asia |
Eliminating Cervical Cancer: From Prevention to Population-Level Impact |
The Just Transition Investment Opportunity in Decarbonising Fashion |
Grantmaking Without Strings: The Rise of Trust-Based Models |
Beyond CSR: Corporate Impact at Scale |
From Evidence to Emissions Reduction: Advancing Climate Mitigation |
27 August 2026
PLENARY & KEYNOTES |
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AVPN Closing Address |
The Next Frontier: Scaling Impact Investing in Asia |
The Investor Lens: Allocating Capital in Emerging Markets |
Aligning Capital and Capability: Investable Pathways for Skilling and Livelihoods |
Beyond Access: Building Inclusive Finance at Scale |
Allocating for Scale: Global Capital Strategies for India |
ONE ASIA STAGE |
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The Asia Advantage: Mobilising Domestic Capital for Local Impact |
Portfolio Live: Invested Enterprise Showcases |
From Deep Science to Investable Impact Ventures |
Investing at the Margins: Risk, Return, and Innovation in Frontier Markets |
BREAKOUTS & WORKSHOPS |
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Beyond Carbon: Impact Investing in Nature, Adaptation and Biodiversity |
Blended Finance in Action: Designing Catalytic Capital Structures |
IMM in Practice: Impact-Led Portfolio Design |
Demystifying Growth Capital for MSMEs |
GP–LP Connect: Aligning Capital, Risk, and Impact |
Mobilising Domestic Investors to Drive Impact Across Asia |
Designing Future Markets for Social Capital |
Faith-Aligned Impact Investing in Emerging Markets |
Positioning for Global Capital: Strategies from Enterprises and Fund Managers |
Philanthropy as Catalyst: Structuring De-Risking Instruments for Blended Finance |
Activating Asian Capital for Resilient Economies |
The Gender Dividend: Why Equality Drives Investment Performance |
The Health Investment Lab: Financing Better Outcomes |
Capital Pathways for India’s Climate Transition |
Structuring Capital for Healthcare Investments |
Corporates as Accelerators of Impact Investing in Asia |
Scaling What Works: IMM to Drive Performance and Scale |
Catalytic Capital: The First Mover Advantage in Impact Investing |
TICKET INFORMATION
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AVPN MEMBER
*Eligible only for AVPN Knowledge, Catalyst and Vision Members.
EARLY BIRD:
15 January - 16 March 2026
USD 1,060
ADVANCE:
17 March - 02 June 2026
USD 1,180
REGULAR:
03 June - 27 August 2026
USD 1,320
What your ticket includes:
- Full 3-day access to the Conference
- Networking with 2,000+ participants from across the ecosystem
- 100+ sessions focused on social & impact investment
- Full access to the digital AVPN Connector for data-driven, enhanced networking
NON-AVPN MEMBER
EARLY BIRD:
15 January - 16 March 2026
USD 1,495
ADVANCE:
17 March - 02 June 2026
USD 2,365
REGULAR:
03 June - 27 August 2026
USD 2,640
What your ticket includes:
- Full 3-day access to the Conference
- Networking with 2,000+ participants from across the ecosystem
- 100+ sessions focused on social & impact investment
- Full access to the digital AVPN Connector for data-driven, enhanced networking
GROUP PACKAGE***
Get 6 tickets for the price of 5
*** Group Package: Get 1 complimentary ticket when you purchase 5 tickets. To enjoy this group special, register all 6 names in a single transaction and indicate “Buy 5 Get 1” in the Special Requests field.
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